Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
INCI · Potassium Sorbate
Revelika safety grade
Overview
A gentle, widely used preservative, the salt of sorbic acid, that inhibits yeast and mold growth in water-containing products. It is common in preservative systems for sensitive-skin formulas.
Who it's for
Common in gentle and 'clean' preservative systems.
Cautions
Most effective at lower pH; a preservative, not a skin-treatment ingredient.
Suitability
Suits skin type
Dry Oily Combination Sensitive Acne-prone Mature Normal
Concentration
Concentration0 – 10%
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In the glossary
Frequently asked
What does Potassium Sorbate do in skincare?
A gentle, widely used preservative, the salt of sorbic acid, that inhibits yeast and mold growth in water-containing products. It is common in preservative systems for sensitive-skin formulas.
Is Potassium Sorbate considered safe for skin?
Most effective at lower pH; a preservative, not a skin-treatment ingredient.